59-7-2. Termination where power of agent not coupled with an interest.
Unless the power of the agent is coupled with an interest in the subject of the agency, an agency is terminated as to every person having notice thereof by:
(1)Revocation by the principal;
(2)Death of the principal; or
(3)His incapacity to contract.
Source: CivC 1877, §1384; CL 1887, §4007; RCivC 1903, §1703; RC 1919, §1285; SDC 1939, §3.0109 (2).
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 07 - Termination Of Agency
Section 59-7-1 - Acts constituting termination.
Section 59-7-2 - Termination where power of agent not coupled with an interest.
Section 59-7-2.1 - Principal--Designation--Healthcare.
Section 59-7-2.4 - Nomination--Health care--Guardian--Conservator.
Section 59-7-2.5 - Health care decisions by agent.
Section 59-7-2.6 - Physician's determination of principal's decisional capacity.
Section 59-7-11 - Appointment of guardian terminates power of attorney.